Fire 4Runner
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Hmmm...the wheels, stick shift, and hood tell me it's a TRD Off Road. I wonder why they did not get SR5s and save the taxpayer a buck (unless they got special pricing). Or maybe they're 2019's that someone wanted to get rid of.
Anyway, did the vehicle have a sunroof? It'd be interesting to pull a VIN to see if it has KDSS.
Anyway, did the vehicle have a sunroof? It'd be interesting to pull a VIN to see if it has KDSS.
Bumbo
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I thought it’s a pretty responsible purchase… The operators/drivers may not be fully proficient in off-road driving, some of the electronics assists like CC may be useful for less experienced drivers. KDSS would help if its heavily loaded with gear too. You never know what type of obstacles an emergency could bring and one less disabled vehicle could be a life saved.
Plus it’s a Toyota, I can think of worse ways they could spend tax dollar money. Heck, they could have bought LandCruisers instead and I would still think it’s reasonable if they use them well.
At least that would be my justification if I was in their shoes lol. :rofl:
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cb1111
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It is California. They don't care how they spend taxpayer money - as long as it isn't on the taxpayer.
The dealer they bought it from undoubtedly swapped wheels.
thennen
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Agreed - Trail wheels don't have the black 'paint' that the OR wheels have.
DingusGoziña
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I have been living here for 4 years and only just started seeing them. It could be the same vehicle that I have seen multiple times but I would make a guess they have more than 1 based on how often I've seen it.
97BlackAckCL
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It's a regular Off Road, the Off Road Premium would have mirror turn signals
I'm surprised it isn't more popular/common. The 4runner is a rugged, capable, and dependable body on frame vehicle so it fits right in. Especially given Cali's overall mountainous terrain and the amount of wildfires Cali has. Sure as heck better than the expeditions, tahoe's, and explorers most departments use.
Ah yes, typing mistake on my part.
2016 4Runner SR5
Senior Member
It's Commiefornia. The liberals beg for high taxes. How else would they get all their "free stuff" that they feel entitled to? I say let the state spend it!
HanginInUtah
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I don't know if Toyota would do it for this department, but they 'sponsor' the ones used in San Diego for beach patrol. So, it could be one of those that are sold from one department to another, or it was an outright push from the manufacturer.
Plus, being a fleet manager in a government agency, I can vouch that the government price would be a good deal less than the deals you and I can walk into a dealership and get. Plus with the lower prices, options are easier to add if there's even the slightest reasonable request. Or even a package deal that has a rebate attached to it for upgrades.
I spoke with one of the SDFD lifeguards, and they have an excellent point for having crawl control, etc. when they're in the sand. They even train with the 4R's in a pile of loose sand to understand A-Trac and crawl control.
Plus, being a fleet manager in a government agency, I can vouch that the government price would be a good deal less than the deals you and I can walk into a dealership and get. Plus with the lower prices, options are easier to add if there's even the slightest reasonable request. Or even a package deal that has a rebate attached to it for upgrades.
I spoke with one of the SDFD lifeguards, and they have an excellent point for having crawl control, etc. when they're in the sand. They even train with the 4R's in a pile of loose sand to understand A-Trac and crawl control.
blackened_offroad
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lol. You guys sure are salty about a truck purchase you know nothing about. God forbid the people that save your life have a reliable comfortable vehicle.
Fourrunnershawn
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It’s actually their departmental mail delivery vehicle:wow2: wish we had them here!